1 Demographic Profile

1.0.1 Race and Ethnicity

White and Non-White Population Composition, 1900-2020. White residents have made up a majority of the population of Albemarle over the past century, peaking at 88% in 1980. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Figure 1.1: White and Non-White Population Composition, 1900-2020. White residents have made up a majority of the population of Albemarle over the past century, peaking at 88% in 1980. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2012-2022. According to US Census data, in 2022 76% of residents identified as White, 9% as Black or African American, 6% as Asian, 6% as Hispanic or Latino, and 3% as Multiracial. Less than 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an Other Racial Identity.

Figure 1.2: Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2012-2022. According to US Census data, in 2022 76% of residents identified as White, 9% as Black or African American, 6% as Asian, 6% as Hispanic or Latino, and 3% as Multiracial. Less than 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an Other Racial Identity.

1.0.2 Age & Sex

Age of Residents: 2012 vs 2022. In 2022, 26% of county residents were under 20 years, 30% were between 20 and 44 years, 23% were 45-64 years, and 19% were 65 years and older.

Figure 1.3: Age of Residents: 2012 vs 2022. In 2022, 26% of county residents were under 20 years, 30% were between 20 and 44 years, 23% were 45-64 years, and 19% were 65 years and older.

Sex by Age Group. In the US Census American Community Survey, 2022, 51% of residents identified as female and 49% identified as male.

Figure 1.4: Sex by Age Group. In the US Census American Community Survey, 2022, 51% of residents identified as female and 49% identified as male.

1.0.3 Nativity & Language

Nativity of Residents. In 2022, 10% of residents were born outside of the United States, including naturalized citizens. 90% of residents were born in the US, in US territories, or born abroad of American parents.

Figure 1.5: Nativity of Residents. In 2022, 10% of residents were born outside of the United States, including naturalized citizens. 90% of residents were born in the US, in US territories, or born abroad of American parents.

Residents Born Outside the US by Place of Birth, 2022. Of foreign-born residents, 42% were born in Asia, 32% Latin America, including Mexico as part of Central America, 16% Europe, 2% Northern America, 7% Africa, and 1% Oceania.

Figure 1.6: Residents Born Outside the US by Place of Birth, 2022. Of foreign-born residents, 42% were born in Asia, 32% Latin America, including Mexico as part of Central America, 16% Europe, 2% Northern America, 7% Africa, and 1% Oceania.

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2022. 87% of households speak only English, 11% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Figure 1.7: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2022. 87% of households speak only English, 11% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2022. Of the approximately 835 linguistically isolated households, 468 speak Spanish, 163 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 25 Arabic, 20 Korean, 11 Vietnamese, 21 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 111 Other Indo-European languages, 12 Other and unspecified languages.

Figure 1.8: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2022. Of the approximately 835 linguistically isolated households, 468 speak Spanish, 163 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 25 Arabic, 20 Korean, 11 Vietnamese, 21 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 111 Other Indo-European languages, 12 Other and unspecified languages.

1.0.4 Disability

Disability Status by Age Group, 2022. Approximately 10,339 people identify as having a disability, with over half of those aged 65 and older (5,479 people).

Figure 1.9: Disability Status by Age Group, 2022. Approximately 10,339 people identify as having a disability, with over half of those aged 65 and older (5,479 people).

Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (3,414), vision difficulties (1,621), cognitive difficulties (3,830), ambulatory difficulties (4,866), self-care difficulties (2,366), and independent living difficulties (4,268).

Figure 1.10: Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (3,414), vision difficulties (1,621), cognitive difficulties (3,830), ambulatory difficulties (4,866), self-care difficulties (2,366), and independent living difficulties (4,268).

1.0.5 LGBTQIA+ Communities

2 Human Development Framework

American Human Developement Index: Comparison Across Benchmark Localities
American HD Index Health Access to Knowledge Living Standards
Life Expectancy (years) At Least High School Diploma At Least Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Degree School Enrollment Median Earnings (2022 $)
Local
Albemarle 7.1 82 94% 60% 30% 86% $49,170
Charlottesville 6.0 79 92% 59% 31% 86% $36,222
State
Virginia 5.7 78 91% 41% 18% 76% $46,815
Benchmark Counties
Fairfax 8.3 85 94% 64% 32% 81% $68,796
Fauquier 6.3 80 92% 39% 15% 79% $55,635
Hanover 6.1 78 94% 42% 15% 81% $50,908
Loudoun 8.5 84 94% 64% 28% 83% $78,340
Montgomery 5.4 79 95% 47% 25% 89% $29,801
Prince William 6.5 81 90% 44% 18% 77% $54,467
Roanoke 5.7 78 93% 38% 13% 77% $46,601
Arlington 8.8 85 95% 77% 41% 72% $84,891
Data Sources: Life Expectancy: County Health Rankings, 2024. Education and Earnings: US Census ACS, 2022.
American Human Development Index by Census Tract. In Albemarle, the AHDI varies significantly across different neighborhoods, ranging from 4.7 to 9.6.

Figure 2.1: American Human Development Index by Census Tract. In Albemarle, the AHDI varies significantly across different neighborhoods, ranging from 4.7 to 9.6.

Dimensions of the American Human Development Index by Census Tract. The health, education, and income indices are averaged to make the AHDI.

Figure 2.2: Dimensions of the American Human Development Index by Census Tract. The health, education, and income indices are averaged to make the AHDI.

3 Long and Health Life

3.0.1 Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy by Race, 2024. Average life expectancies with confidence intervals for all county residents (82 yrs), Asian residents (86 yrs), Black residents (77 yrs), Hispanic residents (87 yrs), and white residents (82 yrs).

Figure 3.1: Life Expectancy by Race, 2024. Average life expectancies with confidence intervals for all county residents (82 yrs), Asian residents (86 yrs), Black residents (77 yrs), Hispanic residents (87 yrs), and white residents (82 yrs).

Average Life Expectancy by Census Tract. Average life expectancy in Albemarle ranges by tract, from 76 years in the Oak Hill/Southwood area to 87 years in North Garden.

Figure 3.2: Average Life Expectancy by Census Tract. Average life expectancy in Albemarle ranges by tract, from 76 years in the Oak Hill/Southwood area to 87 years in North Garden.

3.0.2 Food Security

Overall Food Insecurity

1 in 10 people experience food insecurity (10%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among Black Residents

2 in 10 Black individuals experience food insecurity (22%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among Hispanic Residents

2 in 10 Hispanic individuals experience food insecurity (16%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among White Residents

1 in 10 white individuals experience food insecurity (7%)

Child Food Insecurity Rate

1 in 10 children experience food insecurity (8%)

3.0.3 Health Outcomes & Prevention

Health Outcomes by Census Tract1
ASTHMA HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CANCER DIABETES DEPRESSION HIGH CHOLESTEROL OBESITY
Albemarle High School 11% 32% 8% 13% 26% 35% 35%
Avon Street Ext.-Mill Creek 10% 28% 7% 9% 25% 33% 32%
Barracks-Hessian Hills 10% 31% 10% 11% 23% 34% 30%
Berkmar Drive 10% 31% 8% 12% 24% 35% 33%
Branchland 10% 35% 12% 12% 22% 37% 29%
Carr's Hill-McCormick Road (UVA) 10% 11% 1% 3% 26% 16% 22%
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport 10% 32% 10% 11% 24% 37% 32%
Commonwealth-Townwood-Berkmar 10% 32% 8% 12% 24% 35% 34%
Crozet-Beaver Creek 10% 33% 10% 10% 24% 38% 30%
Darden-Key West 9% 32% 11% 11% 23% 39% 29%
Dunlora-Stone Henge 10% 32% 10% 11% 25% 37% 32%
Earlysville 9% 36% 13% 12% 23% 42% 30%
Free Union 10% 37% 12% 12% 25% 41% 32%
Hollymead 9% 30% 9% 10% 23% 36% 30%
Hydraulic 10% 31% 7% 10% 23% 32% 33%
Ivy 9% 34% 12% 11% 22% 41% 29%
Monticello, Carters Mountain 10% 33% 10% 11% 24% 38% 32%
North Garden 9% 33% 11% 11% 23% 39% 30%
Oak Hill, Southwood 10% 22% 4% 7% 27% 25% 33%
Old Ivy-Darden School (UVA) 8% 19% 5% 5% 24% 23% 24%
Old Trail 9% 33% 12% 11% 23% 39% 30%
Pantops 9% 34% 12% 12% 22% 37% 28%
Polo Grounds Road 9% 30% 9% 10% 22% 37% 28%
Southern Albemarle-Scottsville 10% 38% 10% 13% 25% 40% 35%
Stony Point-Keswick 10% 38% 12% 13% 23% 41% 32%
Village of Rivanna 9% 37% 13% 13% 22% 42% 30%
Western Ridge-Westhall 9% 30% 9% 10% 25% 36% 31%
Woodbrook-Carrsbrook 10% 34% 10% 12% 23% 38% 31%
Yancey Mills, Batesville 10% 36% 11% 13% 25% 40% 34%
Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health, 2024
1 Health outcome measure definitions available here: https://www.cdc.gov/places/measure-definitions/health-outcomes/index.html
Health Prevention Measures by Census Tract1
ROUTINE CHECKUP DENTAL VISIT MAMMOGRAPHY USE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING
Albemarle High School 78% 63% 79% 65%
Avon Street Ext.-Mill Creek 77% 71% 81% 72%
Barracks-Hessian Hills 80% 70% 81% 74%
Berkmar Drive 79% 67% 79% 64%
Branchland 82% 69% 80% 72%
Carr's Hill-McCormick Road (UVA) 72% 58% 75% 61%
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport 81% 75% 82% 74%
Commonwealth-Townwood-Berkmar 79% 67% 82% 70%
Crozet-Beaver Creek 81% 76% 81% 71%
Darden-Key West 81% 77% 80% 76%
Dunlora-Stone Henge 81% 73% 80% 74%
Earlysville 83% 78% 81% 77%
Free Union 81% 72% 81% 75%
Hollymead 80% 76% 83% 71%
Hydraulic 79% 71% 81% 72%
Ivy 83% 79% 83% 76%
Monticello, Carters Mountain 80% 74% 80% 74%
North Garden 82% 76% 81% 73%
Oak Hill, Southwood 74% 62% 76% 64%
Old Ivy-Darden School (UVA) 74% 66% 79% 74%
Old Trail 82% 78% 79% 73%
Pantops 82% 74% 84% 77%
Polo Grounds Road 80% 78% 81% 69%
Southern Albemarle-Scottsville 81% 69% 79% 73%
Stony Point-Keswick 82% 74% 81% 75%
Village of Rivanna 83% 77% 82% 78%
Western Ridge-Westhall 79% 75% 81% 69%
Woodbrook-Carrsbrook 81% 74% 79% 76%
Yancey Mills, Batesville 81% 71% 80% 72%
Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health, 2024
1 Health prevention measure definitions available here: https://www.cdc.gov/places/measure-definitions/prevention/index.html

3.0.4 Health Insurance

Residents with No Health Insurance by Race. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is higher for Hispanic residents, at 30%.

Figure 3.3: Residents with No Health Insurance by Race. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is higher for Hispanic residents, at 30%.

Residents with No Health Insurance by Census Tract. The percent of residents without health insurance ranges from a low of 1% in several tracts to a high of 26% in the Albemarle HS area.

Figure 3.4: Residents with No Health Insurance by Census Tract. The percent of residents without health insurance ranges from a low of 1% in several tracts to a high of 26% in the Albemarle HS area.

3.0.5 EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses

EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Census Tract: 12/1/16-7/10/24. The number of emergency services responses to overdoses varies by place, with higher numbers in the south/eastern region of the county and in tracts bordering the City of Charlottesville.

Figure 3.5: EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Census Tract: 12/1/16-7/10/24. The number of emergency services responses to overdoses varies by place, with higher numbers in the south/eastern region of the county and in tracts bordering the City of Charlottesville.

4 Access to Knowledge

4.0.1 Degree Attainment

Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2022. While 60% of residents overall have a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% of Black residents, 36% of Hispanic residents, and 64% of white residents have BA's or higher.

Figure 4.1: Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2022. While 60% of residents overall have a bachelor’s degree or higher, 26% of Black residents, 36% of Hispanic residents, and 64% of white residents have BA’s or higher.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or Higher by Census Tract for the population 25 years and older. Bachelor's degree attainment ranges from 38% in the Commonwealth-Townwood-Berkmar tract to 89% in the Old Ivy-Darden School area.

Figure 4.2: Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher by Census Tract for the population 25 years and older. Bachelor’s degree attainment ranges from 38% in the Commonwealth-Townwood-Berkmar tract to 89% in the Old Ivy-Darden School area.

4.0.2 School Enrollment

School Enrollment (Ages 3-24) by Census Tract, 2022. School enrollment ranges from 56% in Hydraulic to 99% in the Carr's Hill-McCormick Road (UVA) tract.

Figure 4.3: School Enrollment (Ages 3-24) by Census Tract, 2022. School enrollment ranges from 56% in Hydraulic to 99% in the Carr’s Hill-McCormick Road (UVA) tract.

4.0.3 AP & Dual Enrollment

AP & Dual Enrollment in ACPS, 2022.

Figure 4.4: AP & Dual Enrollment in ACPS, 2022.

4.0.4 Suspensions

Short Term Suspension Incidents by Race/Ethnicity

Figure 4.5: Short Term Suspension Incidents by Race/Ethnicity

4.0.5 Chronic Absenteeism

Chronic Absenteeism in ACPS

Figure 4.6: Chronic Absenteeism in ACPS

5 Decent Standard of Living: Economic Security and Housing Profile

5.0.1 Earnings and Income

Median Personal Earnings by Sex and Race

Figure 5.1: Median Personal Earnings by Sex and Race

Median Household Income by Census Tract.

Figure 5.2: Median Household Income by Census Tract.

Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity

Figure 5.3: Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity

5.0.2 Struggling Families: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

ALICE Thresholds 2010-2022

Figure 5.4: ALICE Thresholds 2010-2022

ALICE Households by Race/Ethnicity

Figure 5.5: ALICE Households by Race/Ethnicity

5.0.3 Housing: Renters and Owners

Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): 2015-2024

Figure 5.6: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): 2015-2024

Gross Rent by Census Tract

Figure 5.7: Gross Rent by Census Tract

Rent Burdened Households by Census Tract

Figure 5.8: Rent Burdened Households by Census Tract

Home Ownership by Race: 2012 & 2022

Figure 5.9: Home Ownership by Race: 2012 & 2022

Home Ownership by Census Tract

Figure 5.10: Home Ownership by Census Tract